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Awaken Your Senses with Guatemalan Flavors

Discover the vibrant flavors of Guatemala! Grown in rich volcanic soil and hand-harvested with care, our spices capture the soul of the highlands—aromatic, pure, and full of life. Bring authenticity to your kitchen with Guatemalan spices that transform every meal into an unforgettable experience.

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Our Coffee Services

Royal Spices offers top-quality specialty green coffee beans from Guatemala's highland regions like Antigua and Atitlán.

Key Growing Conditions

These beans grow in volcanic soils at altitudes over 1,370 meters above sea level. This creates dense SHB-grade Arabica beans with great sweetness and flavor complexity.

Bourbon coffee

Guatemalan Bourbon from the Atitlán region thrives in volcanic soils around Lake Atitlán, at altitudes of 1,400-1,800 meters, benefiting from constant Xocomil winds, high humidity (75%), and mineral-rich earth near volcanoes like Atitlán and San Pedro. This heirloom Arabica variety, often hand-harvested from December to March by smallholder farms (average 12 hectares), undergoes fully washed processing (European Preparation) followed by sun-drying, yielding dense SHB-grade green beans with moisture 10-12%, screen 16/18 uniformity, and low defects

Expect a full, round body with persistent, crisp acidity—floral (jasmine, honeysuckle) or citrus-driven (ripe pear, grapefruit, orange, green apple)—balanced by sweet caramel, milk chocolate, and subtle fruit notes like concord grape, berry, or stone fruit. Aroma is intense and aromatic, with a buttery texture and clean finish, scoring high in specialty grades for its quintessential Guatemalan complexity.

Medium roasts (drop ~215°C, 12-13% weight loss) best develop sweetness and body, avoiding flicks post-first crack; lighter profiles (208-212°C) highlight brighter acidity and cane sugar, while darker ones emphasize molasses and chocolate. Ideal for pour-over or espresso, pairing with its balanced profile from organic, shade-grown lots.

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Pacamara coffee

Guatemalan Pacamara from the Atitlán region grows on the volcanic slopes surrounding Lake Atitlán at elevations of 1,400-1,800 meters, where mineral-rich soils, constant Xocomil winds, and high humidity foster large, dense beans from this hybrid of Pacas and Maragogipe varieties. Hand-harvested by small family farms and typically fully washed or honey-processed before sun-drying, these SHB-grade greens exhibit moisture content of 10-12%, screen 17/18+ uniformity, and minimal defects, ideal for specialty export in 69kg bags.

Pacamara delivers an exceptionally large bean yielding a syrupy, full body with vibrant, juicy acidity—think tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, peach), citrus (mandarin, orange zest), and sweet undertones of brown sugar, caramel, or honey, finishing with creamy chocolate and lingering florals. Scores often exceed 87+ points for its complexity and balance, distinguishing it from standard regionals.

Light to medium roasts (first crack ~205-212°C, 11-13% loss) preserve bright fruit and florals; extend to city+ for enhanced sweetness and body without muting acidity, suiting pour-over, AeroPress, or espresso blends. Pairs well with its shade-grown, traceable origins from Atitlán cooperatives.

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SHB Commercial

SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) is not a variety but a premium grade for Guatemalan Arabica coffees grown above 1,350-1,400 meters (4,400+ feet) in volcanic soils, ensuring dense beans with superior flavor potential across varieties like Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, or Pacamara. Harvested from December to March by smallholder farms (often 5-20 hectares), SHB lots undergo washed processing (fermented 24-48 hours, sun-dried on patios) or honey/natural methods, yielding greens with 10-12% moisture, screen 15/16+ uniformity >85%, defects <5%, and traceability for SCA scores 80+.

SHB coffees showcase clean, bright acidity (citrus, malic apple) with medium-to-full body, sweetness from cane sugar or caramel, and nuanced flavors like chocolate, nuts, berries, stone fruit, or florals—varying by region (e.g., Antigua's smokiness, Huehuetenango's florals). Aroma is aromatic and fruity, with balanced finish ideal for specialty markets.

Medium roasts (210-218°C drop, 12-14% loss) optimize acidity and sweetness; light for fruit-forward profiles, city roast for balanced body in drip or espresso. Suits all brew methods from pour-over to blends.

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Robusta Coffee

Guatemalan Robusta from San Marcos grows at altitudes of 1,200-1,500 meters in the region's volcanic soils, benefiting from high rainfall (up to 200 inches annually), warm temperatures (70-81°F), and Pacific Ocean microclimates that promote early flowering and robust yields. This hardy variety, often grown alongside Arabica on small farms, is hand-harvested and typically semi-washed or natural-processed before mechanical drying, producing greens with higher caffeine (2-4%), denser beans, and export specs like 11-13% moisture and low defects for blends or espresso bases

Expect a bold, full body with earthy, woody tones, pronounced bitterness from elevated caffeine, and subtle sweetness like milk chocolate, hazelnut, or dark roast notes—less acidic than Arabica but with surprising floral hints from the region's minerality. Clean finish suits dark roasts, scoring well for strength in commercial or specialty blends.

Dark roasts (220-230°C, 15-18% loss) amplify chocolate and crema for espresso; medium develops nutty balance without harshness, ideal for blends with Arabica. Thrives in high-volume production from San Marcos cooperatives

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Jorge Palencia

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Fernanda Morales

Marketing Director

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Excellent Quality

Where Partners And Flavors Meet

Whether cardamom, coffee, allspice or other spices, we are your supplier. Let our staff advise you and secure a new supply route from Guatemala.

Start your journey now

Awaken Your Senses with Guatemalan Flavors

Discover the vibrant flavors of Guatemala! Grown in rich volcanic soil and hand-harvested with care, our spices capture the soul of the highlands—aromatic, pure, and full of life. Bring authenticity to your kitchen with Guatemalan spices that transform every meal into an unforgettable experience.

Our Coffee Services

Royal Spices offers top-quality specialty green coffee beans from Guatemala's highland regions like Antigua and Atitlán.

Key Growing Conditions

These beans grow in volcanic soils at altitudes over 1,370 meters above sea level. This creates dense SHB-grade Arabica beans with great sweetness and flavor complexity.

Speak to our sales team

They are ready to treat you

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